Butterscotch Date Cookies Recipe

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Butterscotch has always been my favorite flavor, so when I found this recipe, loaded with butterscotch plus dates, it was a winner. The warm golden tones and crispy crust make it a very nice cookie for autumn.

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Butterscotch Date Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup chopped dates

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add sour cream; beat just until combined. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in butterscotch chips and dates.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 197 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Butterscotch Date Cookies in Reminisce Extra November 2006, p53

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Reviewed on May. 31, 2011 by grannyskitchen2

Very good, my friends and family loved them.


Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2010 by navymh

Wonderful taste, the butterscotch added a great change.

 
 
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